UCLA Coach Jim Mora specified the issue that has sidelined quarterback Josh Rosen, explaining Monday for the first time that the quarterback’s return is contingent upon a nerve in his right shoulder beginning to fire again.
Rosen has not played since the final minutes of the Bruins’ loss to Arizona State on Oct. 8, sitting out games against Washington State and Utah.
It was apparent that Rosen had suffered injuries to his lower body and throwing shoulder against the Sun Devils, but Mora said he did not want to provide details until the shoulder injury was mentioned on the game broadcast Saturday.